When Conor McGregor dropped out of UFC 303 due to a toe injury, the fight promotion quickly booked a new main event. The headlining spot was filled with a middleweight championship rematch between champion Alex Pereira and former titleholder Jiri Prochazka . The two first fought at UFC 295 in November 2023 for the vacant title. Late in the second round, Pereira finished Prochazka to capture the 205-pound title.
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UFC 303 Main Event Countdown: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 – MMA Weekly